The Bridport Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dorset
The Bridport Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 3e Edwards Building North Mills Trading Estate, Bridport, DT6 3BE
How it compares in Dorset
That puts The Bridport Bakery among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ← The Bridport Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Bridport Bakery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bridport Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessicas Farmhouse Cakes Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| MDS Meats Mobile caterer | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Fruits of the Earth Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2019 |
| Klin Klans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Gelateria Beppino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Coneygar Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Longs Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Bridport Bakery
What is The Bridport Bakery's food hygiene rating?
The Bridport Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 6 January 2025.
Is The Bridport Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bridport Bakery last inspected?
The Bridport Bakery was last inspected on 6 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Bridport Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bridport Bakery compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and The Bridport Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects The Bridport Bakery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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